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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Draconian measures employed during the anti-booze wars of the 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Winter brought problems for railway at Harriston in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus man carried bullet in his brain after a shooting in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Reverend W.E. McMillan contributed greatly to Elora community

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora’s W.O. Mendell revived attacks on county council

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Area newspapermen formed an association in early 1900s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Guelph foundry tried to aid Confederacy during American Civil War

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Provincial Police cracked down on illicit stills in July 1924

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Knuckles and know-how on a routine train trip in 1923

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Tornado partially destroyed infant town of Guelph in 1829

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Travelling salesmen formed group called The Drummers Snack Club

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Wellington County teachers attempted to unionize in 1920

by Wellington Advertiser